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From the basketball court at Irmo High to Belize
BELIZE CITY, Belize – A connection that began on the basketball court at Irmo High School recently brought together two familiar faces thousands of miles from home. U.S. Ambassador to Belize André Bauer reunited with former Irmo High basketball coach Tim Whipple and his wife, Valerie, in Belize City on Nov. 7.
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WIS and SCL Celebrate Veterans at 48th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Midlands came together downtown for the 48th annual Veteran’s Day parade, sharing messages of gratitude for those who have served. We walked from Richland Street to Gervais Street cheering on the brave men and women who fought for our country. Thank you to all...
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Veterans invited to receive new shoes, socks in Columbia
RICHALND COUNTY, SC (WACH) — Southeastern Freight Lines and Samaritan’s Feet plan to give away new sneakers and socks at a Veterans Day event Wednesday. Southeastern employees will volunteer at the event, scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. at the Richland Two Global and Military Welcome Center, 8131 Brookfield Road.
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Dawn Staley Finally Gets Her Dream Recruit as GG Banks Chooses South Carolina Over LSU, Texas
Some recruiting battles are won through persistence, while others come down to a connection that stays with a player long after their first conversation. For Dawn Staley, GG Banks’ decision to commit to South Carolina is a little bit of both. The five-star guard had identified the Gamecocks as her dream school back in 2023, and now, after attracting attention from several major programs, she’s bringing her talents to Columbia. “South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that Jezelle ‘GG’ Banks (Wilmington, Del. / The St. James Academy (VA)) will join the Gamecocks begin...
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RHP Cooper DeVries officially signs with South Carolina
Class of 2027 right-handed pitcher Cooper DeVries signed with South Carolina on Wednesday in a ceremony at his school. DeVries missed the 2026 season after having Tommy John surgery, but has since returned to the mound and has his fastball back up to 96 mph. He chose the Gamecocks over Clemson and several other schools.
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Irmo’s Living Christmas Story Celebrates 33 Years of Bringing Bethlehem to Life
Irmo, SC 11/10/2026 - One of the Midlands' cherished Christmas traditions is returning this December as Union United Methodist Church prepares to present its 33rd Annual Living Christmas Story, inviting families to experience the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The free, three-night drive-through nativity will take place December...
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Women's college basketball Power Rankings: South Carolina holds top spot, UConn falls after loss to Michigan
South Carolina's point guard-by-committee approach has led the Gamecocks to a 2-0 start and the No. 1 spot in the CBS Sports women's college basketball power rankings. Michigan is No. 2 after handing the UConn Huskies their first loss of the season, while USC takes No. 3 thanks to the Trojans' big three of JuJu Watkins, Jazzy Davidson and Saniyah Hall.